DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTIONS

Izumicon is expected to bring in hundreds of anime fans this annual year and we need help managing ­it! That's where the staff comes in. We need people to help out and keep Izumicon running smoothly. If you are interested, take a look through the Department Descriptions section and see what's in store.

Volunteer sign-ups for Izumicon have started! Please make sure that you read the Staffing Requirements and Regulations before you apply. If you are under the age of 18 (and at least 16), you can sign-up, but you'll need to fill out and have your parents sign a Parental Consent Form. All these documents are available in this section of this website.

Izumicon Departments

Artist Alley - Artist Alley is an ever growing department of Izumicon. Being part of the Artist Alley Department means we make sure to help Artist find the 'audience' for their artwork while providing a professional environment for aspiring artists to learn the tools needed to break into the anime and animation business. As such the Artist Alley always need staff that are more than willing to help these talented artists!

Dealer's Room - The Dealer's Room is where all different vendors sell their merchandise. Staffers monitor the Dealers' Room, help out with the vendors if needed, and handle the promotional merchandise of Izumicon.

Events – This is where all the main events happen, such as Karaoke Contest, Concerts, Cosplay Contest and many more. Staffers run the main events that happen during the convention and make sure these events run smoothly and on time.

Registration - This is where convention attendees purchase and pick-up their badges. Staffers handle and distribute badges to the convention.

Manga Library The Manga Library is where Con-goers can come to and read their favorite manga or check out a new one. Staffers monitor the manga in the library as well as its readers.

Safety – This department ensures the safety of all who attend the convention by making sure everyone follows the convention weapons policy and code of conduct. Safety staffers are also responsible for coordinating with hotel security and local law enforcement when necessary.

Staffing Operations – Staffing Operations is base of all the staffers. Operation staffers help out with other departments when needed, and make sure everything is running smoothly throughout the convention. They also run the information booth.

Tabletop Gaming - This is where tabletop gamers come to do battle against each other! Staffers would monitor the tabletop gaming room as well as monitor their events

Tech - The backbone of Izumicon! These staffers handle all the audio/video gear (among other things). Duties may include setting up all of the technical equipment, monitoring the equipments around the convention, and tearing it down at the end of the convention. Technical experience is preferred, but not necessary.

Video Gaming - This department has most of the recent popular games as well as some of the popular classics.

Video Room - This is where the attendees (and staff!) can partake in and watch some of their favorite anime. Staffers monitor the videos that are played in the rooms as well as its viewers to ensure that everyone is able to enjoy the videos in a safe environment.